spiciferous

English

Etymology

From Latin spicifer (“bearing spikes or ears”), from spica (“ear”) + ferre (“to bear”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs

Adjective

spiciferous (not comparable)

1. (obsolete) Bearing ears or spikes; spicate.
   • 1904, John Bell Hatcher, Reports of the Princeton University Expeditions to Patagonia:

     Stem rigid, emitting near the floral leaves a spiciferous branch with coriaceous leaves. Internodes equal in length, 4-5 cm.